When these were released, my older brother went bonkers over them. He was particularly obsessed with video game dash panel that was an option on these cars. Alas, my brother has spent his entire life as a taxi driver. Cab drivers don’t have the money to buy car that was like double the price of a regular 6000.
That blue Fairlane 500 in the first shot is a twin, except for the whitewalls, to the company car my dad had in 1960. His was a real nice car, but those whitewalls are sure an improvement.
Very comprehensive and well written summary. I’ve enjoyed an Innocenti 1300 Cooper, currently have a Maserati and have a friend who has a Mangusta – the only Chevrolet engined one. The Deauville is one of my dream cars, as is the Vallelunga and I love the Pantera, so this was of great interest. I’m a great fan of the Benelli Sei, too. I never understood the design of the Bigua and it wasn’t improved in the Qvale Mangusta, or the MG SV. The Zonda though was lovely and I have a strange fascination for the Quattropote VI.
Highs and lows then, but the world is a richer and more interesting place for De Tomaso.
Hopefully you actually bought this huge green highway beast and this is not just some cruel April fools joke… Love the car, amazing condition. A fantastic find.. Enjoy it in good health. Don’t stain the brocade 😄
When these were released, my older brother went bonkers over them. He was particularly obsessed with video game dash panel that was an option on these cars. Alas, my brother has spent his entire life as a taxi driver. Cab drivers don’t have the money to buy car that was like double the price of a regular 6000.
That blue Fairlane 500 in the first shot is a twin, except for the whitewalls, to the company car my dad had in 1960. His was a real nice car, but those whitewalls are sure an improvement.
Very comprehensive and well written summary. I’ve enjoyed an Innocenti 1300 Cooper, currently have a Maserati and have a friend who has a Mangusta – the only Chevrolet engined one. The Deauville is one of my dream cars, as is the Vallelunga and I love the Pantera, so this was of great interest. I’m a great fan of the Benelli Sei, too. I never understood the design of the Bigua and it wasn’t improved in the Qvale Mangusta, or the MG SV. The Zonda though was lovely and I have a strange fascination for the Quattropote VI.
Highs and lows then, but the world is a richer and more interesting place for De Tomaso.
Hopefully you actually bought this huge green highway beast and this is not just some cruel April fools joke… Love the car, amazing condition. A fantastic find.. Enjoy it in good health. Don’t stain the brocade 😄